The planned launch of NASA’s Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter’s moon Europa has been postponed due to Hurricane Milton. SpaceX and NASA are assessing the situation and will attempt to launch the mission within the window of opportunity ending on October 30th.
NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment has achieved a significant milestone, successfully transmitting data from a distance of 290 million miles, equivalent to the maximum distance between Earth and Mars. This breakthrough paves the way for faster and more efficient data communication in future space missions, with potential for high-speed communication across the solar system.
After nearly 5 decades of groundbreaking discoveries, NASA has switched off the plasma science instrument aboard Voyager 2, the longest-running space probe. This decision was made to conserve power as the spacecraft ventures further into interstellar space.
A small asteroid, dubbed ‘2024 PT5,’ has been orbiting Earth for the past month, acting as a temporary ‘mini moon.’ While it won’t actually be captured by Earth’s gravity, it’s expected to depart in late November and return for another flyby in 2055. Scientists believe the asteroid may be a fragment of the Moon, ejected by an ancient impact.
NASA’s Europa Clipper mission is set to launch next week, embarking on a decade-long journey to Jupiter’s moon Europa. The mission aims to investigate whether Europa’s icy crust hides an ocean that could potentially harbor life. This ambitious project will involve 49 close flybys of Europa, utilizing advanced instruments to gather crucial data about the moon’s composition and environment.
NASA has released a collection of breathtaking images captured by its telescopes, showcasing the wonders of the universe. From the dynamic Sun to the dusty Orion Nebula and the iconic Pillars of Creation, these images reveal intricate structures and captivating details, offering a glimpse into the vastness and beauty of space.
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, marking the beginning of the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The launch, originally scheduled for August, was delayed multiple times due to factors including Hurricane Helene. This mission is unique for carrying only two crew members, with the remaining seats reserved for the return of NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, currently on the ISS, who will be returning to Earth using the Dragon in February 2025.
SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission, the first human spaceflight launch from pad 40, has successfully lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, and is now on its way to the International Space Station. The crew is expected to dock with the space station on Sunday, September 29th.
SpaceX is set to launch two astronauts into orbit on Saturday in a mission to rescue Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded on the International Space Station since June due to issues with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft. The launch, carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, will take place from Cape Canaveral, Florida, and the Dragon spacecraft will dock with the ISS on Monday. The mission will mark the return of human spaceflights to the ISS after a months-long delay caused by the Starliner malfunction.
The SpaceX Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station has been postponed due to Tropical Storm Helene. The launch is now scheduled for September 28th, with a 55% chance of favorable weather conditions. The mission has also been downsized to two astronauts, with NASA prioritizing the return of two astronauts stranded on the ISS.
